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adidas Women dare to go all in


‘Those who dare’ – these are the girls that fight with passion for their dreams; the girls that dare to go beyond their limits, the girls that have fun while doing so, and because they believe they can do it, they go “all in” to reach that goal. The adidas women dare to go all in as adidas celebrates women that are bold enough to take risks putting passion in everything they do.

Capitalizing on the unique breadth and depth of the brand is the adidas “all in” campaign, which fuses the worlds of sport, music and fashion by showcasing adidas’ distinctive presence across and into different sports, cultures and lifestyles. To follow this campaign’s success is the “all adidas” Women, bringing together personalities such as pop icon Katy Perry, tennis player Caroline Wozniacki, Staatsballett Berlin ballerinas, blogger Sneakerqueen, DJ Baby G, Chinese superstar Li Bing Bing, athlete Wei Qiuyue and the everyday girl in a mix of environments from sport to music, lifestyle to fashion. All having a connection with the brand, these girls are a perfect fit because they dare to be bold and go “all in” withadidas. The campaign highlights women across the adidas Sport Performance, adidas Originals and adidas by Stella McCartney.

Running Gear – Running Tips – Why You Need to Know Your Foot Strike When Selecting a Running Shoe

In running the single point of contact with the ground beneath you (unless you decide to crawl part of the way) is your shoes. It is amazing how incredibly our feet are designed to enable us to run – and not only run, but run long distances. However, as most of running nowadays is on hard road surfaces we need to protect our feet and joints from the impact of running. As such it is vital that we invest in a decent and appropriate pair of running shoes. So here is some important advice and tips to follow.

Milo Marathon Controversy

There are a lot of Blog posts about the recent Milo Marathon controversy, you can find the details at this blog http://lifeisahighway91.blogspot.com/2010/07/fly-in-ointment-dishonesty-at-milo.html

We fully support what was said in this post, specially this Quote from Life is a Highway:

“Now, you may be asking why I am making such a big deal out of all of this. Well, I’ll tell you why.

Running Tips For Beginners – Golden Rules For New Runners

We have all been running all our lives. So, many people think that they don’t need to adjust the style which they have developed naturally over that time. However, think about these points which can help you smooth and improve your natural style, based on research and experience of many runners.

Marathon Training – Running Tips and Top Ten Secrets to Start Running and Train For a Marathon!

This article shares the insider secrets and tips how as a first timer, training for my 1st marathon helped me Feel Good, Lose Weight and achieve optimum health and fitness. Running using the running easy approach has given me a zest for life and an enthusiasm to embrace a healthy lifestyle. I started as an absolute beginner with no previous running experience and went from completing my very first marathon to completing multiple marathons and ultra marathons using the running easy approach. The endorphin lift running gives you is simply poetry in motion. No need to head for any “feel good” pills.

Vertical Run

Although only a few runners have heard this type of event, vertical running may take off in the next couple of months here in the country.

Here’s a good article on the recent Trek the TEC Vertical Run written by Bill Velasco – http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=571991&publicationSubCategoryId=69

3 Breathing Techniques For More Effective Running

By Terje Brooks One of the most essential facets of running is the right way of breathing. Running isn’t just about the thighs, legs and feet. It’s also about the lungs and the way to bring greater quantities of oxygen into the system effectively. Your Breathing Rhythms At times, especially in long races a runner [...]

Running – The Importance of Warming Up and How to Warm Up

By Blake M Talvitz Many runners neglect the warm up. They don’t realize the importance the warm up is for optimize performance and minimizing the risk for injury. Different levels of running require different levels of warming up. Here are some guidelines. The easy, everyday run – This type of workout only needs a short [...]

25 Running Tips

This article was posted on Maxim UK, it was an old article dating back from 2005 but the tips are not outdated. 25 running tips Whatever your running ability, there’s something here for you Text: Tarquin Cooper If your arms go forward, your knees will go forward – that’s how our bodies are made Whether [...]

Top TIPS For Marathon Survival

This article is long but a good read specially those who are serious in running a marathon.

Top TIPS For Marathon Survival
By Steve D.

The marathon itself is only a small part of the overall marathon story and effort. Success in the marathon is down to hours of specific marathon training of both the physical and mental aspects that the marathon bears. All of your work is during the months of this specific marathon training. The marathon run itself is the reward at the end of your marathon training program. The trick to completing the marathon or performing to your desired standard is to survive this specific marathon training program. To survive this marathon training means to be fully prepared, injury free, fresh, confident and to perform on the day and achieve what you set out to do.

TOP TIPS for Marathon Survival

* Plan Ahead
* Have & go for your Goal!
* Train as you mean to go on….
* Get Strong
* Consistency is Key
* Warm Up, Warm Down & Stretch
* Cross Train
* P.M.A.
* Fuel and Hydrate
* R&R (Rest & Recovery)